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Calls to engage with public before health review

MLP and Mec Vannin join forces

There are calls for Treasury to properly engage with the public before it embarks on a major review of health services.

The Manx Labour Party and Mec Vannin have joined forces to put pressure on minister Alfred Cannan, before a year-long review into funding is launched.

Mr Cannan promised to consult with residents when the plans were touted in January.

Concerns have since been raised about what the review could entail, and Treasury has refused to rule out options including privatisation.

David Cretney of the Manx Labour Party says that's a concern:

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